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in arbitrio alieno

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A quick definition of in arbitrio alieno:

Term: IN ARBITRIO ALIENO

Definition: In arbitrio alieno means that something is left to the judgment of another person. This term is often used in legal situations where property is given to a trustee to use as they see fit for the benefit of others. It means that the trustee has the power to make decisions about how the property is used, without needing to consult anyone else.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: In arbitrio alieno (in ahr-bi-tree-oh ay-lee-ee-noh or al-ee-). [Law Latin] According to the judgment of another. This term refers to property bequeathed to a trustee for the benefit of others, to be used in the trustee's discretion.

Example: John's father left him a trust fund to be used for his education "in arbitrio alieno." This means that John's trustee has the power to decide how much money to spend on his education and what expenses to cover.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the term "in arbitrio alieno" is used in a legal context. When property is bequeathed to a trustee for the benefit of others, the trustee has the power to make decisions about how to use the property. This can include deciding how much money to spend, what expenses to cover, and when to distribute the property to the beneficiaries. The trustee is expected to use their judgment and act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.

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Trismegistus
11:52
does penn call or update to portal/ email?
cumsock
11:52
@Trismegistus: cus how does not getting into the best school in the country and "settling" for one of the most prestigious schools in vandy help anyone realistically
@Trismegistus: ^^^^
11:52
p sure they call
cumsock
11:52
ig it only helps people who are ab to jump off a bridge if they dont get into YLS
Trismegistus
11:53
@cumsock: yeah, im not sure really, i think it's just that, life is what you make it, peace with your fate once it happens? idk, i agree with you though
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:53
Another day another dollar
@cumsock: yeah lmao guy is such a prick, my bad i had to settle for vandy
lilypadfrog
11:54
he is a terrible writer. his personal writing blog is shockingly bad
@lilypadfrog: are there flowers on your lily pad?
11:55
how was your first day of classes @knowledge
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: what are legit side hustles you have seen people do in LS?
lilypadfrog
11:56
LSAT tutoring
That is not an option for me lmao
lilypadfrog
11:57
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: yeah there are a couple thanks for asking
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:57
Guys this UPenn wave looks fake
11:57
I genuinely hate places that call because it turns things into a day-long stress instead of just being like oop I didn't get an email oh well
Trismegistus
11:58
how does it look fake
pleasepleasepleas
11:58
does Michigan call or email?
TackyProudYogurt
11:58
I have missed every A call I have received because I have a job and they all call at like 11 am
Trismegistus
11:58
what an excellent problem to have
am I being dumb to even think I have a chance at penn
should I just give up hope now
11:59
i tutored for the lsat in college lol, i went to a rich people school so the parents were happy to shell out money to a kid who didnt even have an official score yet
12:00
you have a great shot bulldog
the R's are killing any confidence I had
12:01
reddit says penn is calling, also same the umich r that early was disheartening
wonder what cornblatt is doing rn
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stroking it
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